Which of the Following Best Distinguishes Derived and Ancestral Characters

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best distinguishes derived and ancestral characters?

• A)Derived characters are new forms of traits, while ancestral characters are old forms of traits.
• B)Ancestral characters are new forms of traits, while derived characters are old forms of traits.
• C)Derived characters are used to determine relatedness among organisms, while ancestral characters are not.
• D)Ancestral characters are used to determine relatedness among organisms, while derived characters are not.

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